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TOP 10 HISTORIC MOMENTS ENGRAVED IN THE BLOCKCHAIN
Some blocks are more than just strings of zeros and ones — they tell a story. Here are 10 key moments forever engraved in the Bitcoin blockchain. Milestones, myths, and digital revolutions.
1. Block #0: Genesis Block — The very first one. Mined by Satoshi on January 3rd, 2009. Contains the enigmatic message: "The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks".
2. Block #170 — First block to include a real coinbase transaction.
3. May 22, 2010: Bitcoin Pizza Day — 10,000 BTC for two pizzas. One of the most iconic transactions in history.
4. Block #210,000 — First halving. The block reward drops from 50 to 25 BTC.
5. Block #363,186 — The one-millionth bitcoin is mined.
6. Block #481,824 — SegWit (Segregated Witness) activation, a major upgrade.
7. Block #629,999 — Hidden message in the coinbase: "NYTimes 09/Apr/2020 With $2.3T Injection, Fed’s Plan Far Exceeds 2008 Rescue". A nod to the Genesis block.
8. Block #630,000 — Third halving. Reward drops to 6.25 BTC.
9. Block #709,632 — Taproot activation, an update enhancing privacy and scripting capabilities.
10. Block #774,628 — First Ordinal inscription on-chain: the dawn of a new era of digital art on Bitcoin.
These blocks are more than technical events — they’re proof of a battle for freedom, sovereignty, and collective memory carved into digital stone.
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